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View Poll Results: Looking New Or A Little Beat Up | |||
Looking New | 180 | 55.90% | |
A Little Beat Up | 78 | 24.22% | |
Doesn't Bother Me Either Way | 64 | 19.88% | |
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12 January 2011, 03:24 AM | #1 |
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Do You Like Your Watch To Look New Or A Little Beat Up?
Hello Friends,
I'm the type of person that likes his watch to always look new. I'm constantly cleaning them. I even walk around with a cleaning cloth in my pocket. In fact, if I'm at a party and someone asks to look at my watch, I'll hand it over to them to inspect , but after they return it, I usually excuse myself (use the washroom) and clean the watch (yes I'm a freak, hence the user name). Just wondering what type of person you are...in terms of your watch that is? Looking new or a little beat up. |
12 January 2011, 03:26 AM | #2 |
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I like mine a LOT beat-up!
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12 January 2011, 03:34 AM | #3 |
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Depends on the watch.
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12 January 2011, 03:37 AM | #4 |
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Real Name: Sandro
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12 January 2011, 03:37 AM | #5 |
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12 January 2011, 03:49 AM | #6 | |
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12 January 2011, 04:11 AM | #7 |
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12 January 2011, 04:15 AM | #8 |
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I like 'em new and shiny.
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12 January 2011, 04:15 AM | #9 |
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It is better to look good than to feel good!
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12 January 2011, 04:17 AM | #10 |
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I think that when I have Rolex service my Sub, I will ask them not to refinish it.
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12 January 2011, 04:18 AM | #11 |
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Real Name: Steve
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I don't mind that mine shows a little character.
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12 January 2011, 04:20 AM | #12 | |
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Crap- Hopefully by the end of the week- I packaged it up and sent it myself...
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12 January 2011, 04:21 AM | #13 |
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Real Name: Eric
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i like my watches looking like new and clean, but not to the point of crying and yelling when i put a scratch on it.. (been there done that )
watches are meant to be worn and just give it a wash whenever is required you are talking about your watch right...? |
12 January 2011, 04:22 AM | #14 |
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Yes...I am talking about my watch...for the most part!
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12 January 2011, 05:00 AM | #15 |
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Much like a classic car the occasional dent and scratch can add a good deal of character but there is something to be said about a well kept piece...to each his own I guess.
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12 January 2011, 05:02 AM | #16 |
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I don't own one yet, but I voted for looking new. Who wouldn't want their expensive purchase to continue to look in great shape?
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12 January 2011, 05:02 AM | #17 |
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I don't own one yet, but I voted for looking new. Who wouldn't want their expensive purchase to continue to look in great shape?
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12 January 2011, 05:05 AM | #18 |
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I doubt i'll be getting mine polished anytime soon. But then again i am extremely careful with my belongings. Already owned mine since august and even my clasp is still in like new condition.
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12 January 2011, 05:47 AM | #19 |
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I like mine looking as close to brand new as possible.
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12 January 2011, 05:52 AM | #20 |
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12 January 2011, 06:05 AM | #21 | |
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Seriously, I like a normally used watch. Not a beat up, but used; and not so clean that I have to fight my compulsive urges.
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12 January 2011, 06:20 AM | #22 |
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If you have to clean your watch after someone handles it, you either need to seek cleaner friends or therapy.
I need both. |
12 January 2011, 06:24 AM | #23 |
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New for me too, I am the same once someone handles my watch I have to wipe it off too In fact I lay it on the top of my wifes jewelry box at night and in the morning if she moved it it will ALWAYS have fingerprints on the crystal Drives me crazy
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12 January 2011, 06:24 AM | #24 |
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New like the first day I bought it unless of course it is a daily wear watch. Either way, any scratches can be buffed away.
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12 January 2011, 06:27 AM | #25 |
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I prefer mine a little beat up... but very clean. I'm a germaphobic so I give my watch a bath on a daily basis.
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12 January 2011, 06:31 AM | #26 |
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Location: san francisco
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a few battle scars give a watch some character
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12 January 2011, 06:34 AM | #27 |
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Who cares? Once I buy and start using the watch, I don't fret about it. I mean, it gets obviously dirty I'll end up wiping it down but normally showering takes care of that.
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12 January 2011, 06:37 AM | #28 |
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Only: new new new....
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12 January 2011, 06:37 AM | #29 |
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Funny that you say that. That's why I purchased the small Oakley vault case. Now I rest it inside the vault case and no one can touch it but me.
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12 January 2011, 06:43 AM | #30 |
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Beat up? No. Well lived? Yes.
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